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2 . } 4 THE COMMUNITY PRESS - MacConnell went on to say most ofhis volunteer hours at Farmtown are spent on sign painting and var- ious graphic design projects al- though heis happy tohelp out with MacConnell was born and raised in Stirling and still lives in the area. “Ipainted my first sign when I was still in high school,” MacConnell said proudly, “and shortly afterthat of my signs are hand-lettered, just as they were back in the day. It not only looks better — it lasts longer.” -MacConnell’s artwork can be seen and admired in every corner jot Farmtown Park and most espe- ‘cially throughout Heritage Village — itself a full-size reproduction of ‘a: small town streetscape from the early to mid-1900’s. b “Whenever I step into that build- nee said MacConnell, “J honestly other chores from time to time. ° afriend needed truck lettered. All feel like I have stepped back in time towhen I was aboyherein Stirling. The attention to detail in every one of the storefronts is amazing and Tm very proud of my artistic con- tributions. And because all of my artworkis done by hand, Ifeelithas atruly authentic look... very much _ in keeping withthe traditional ap- pearance of signs of that era.” It’s also.a happy coincidence that MacConnell has the ideal name for some lighthearted wordplay and this aspect is highlighted when- ever people make mention of his many creative contributions, It’s often said by those in the know- . that, “Every sign you see at Farm- town is a work of Art...” E A Farmtown Park visit offers something of interest for all ages and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the May long weekend through the end of September.